Competencies Assessed in Medical Neuroscience

Effective Communication is evaluated in

required discussion of clinical cases during lab and for exams.

Basic Clinical Skills are introduced by

presenting the basis for the neurological exam.

Life-long Learning is addressed by

discussing the important advances made continuously in neuroscience.

emphasizing that this neuroscience research will bring new diagnostic methods and
treatment paradigms.

Self-awareness, Self-care, and Personal Growth is presented by     

having the students react to patients with neurological problems as well as their caregivers during
their correlation conferences.

Problem Solving is addressed by

requiring students to interpret basic neurological examination reports.

Professionalism and Role Recognition is emphasized by

reminding students about professional behavior and dress prior to patient interviews.